Dreams - The Game

'The Doctor's Advocate' was released way back in 2006, but out here I dont think The Game got the props he deserved for this album. His first album 'The Documentary' was produced by Dr. Dre, his childhood role model. The Game grew up listening to Snoop, Dre, Pac, NWA, Biggie, and all the other gangster rappers of the 90's. His respect for the era and is predecessors was solidified on the release of his second album, The Doctor's Advocate'. Dre was not involved in the production of the album but it was clearly dedicated to him with over 30 references to him. Producers on this album included Kanye, Will.i.am, Nate Dog, and others. The album recieved mixed reviews but in my opinion, it was a decent revival of gangster rap. Kanye's production skills are unmatched. The Game is a controversial character and is notorious for his clashes with other prominent rappers like 50 Cent and Jay-Z. Some of his lyrics may be labled as sexist and violent, but after listening to some of his tracks you cant deny the man has got talent. The track I dig most is 'Dreams' from his first album. This track was also produced by Kanye. His latest album LAX just dropped this year.

"Dreams"

I woke up out dat coma, 2000 and 1
Bout the same time Dre dropped 2000 and 1
Three years later the album is done
Aftermath presents: ***** Witta Attitude Volume 1
Rap critics politicin
Wanna know the outcome!
Ready to die,Reasonable Doubt and Doggystyle in one
I feel like Pac,after the Snoop Dogg trial was done
Dre behind the G-Series and All Eyez On Me
I watched the death of a dynasty!
So i told VIBE MAGAZINE
Workin' with Dr.Dre was a "DREAM!"
I had visions of makin a classic
Then my wall turned black,like i was starin outa Stevie Wonder's glasses
Its kinda hard to imagine,like Kanye West
Comin back from a fatal accident, to beat makin and rappin
But,we da future
Whitney Houston told me that ,it's gon take mo' than a bullet in a heart to hold me back

Rushin in this 40 ounce
Lettin the ink from my pen bleed
Coz Martin Luther King had a "DREAM!"
Aaliyah had a "DREAM!"
Left Eye had a "DREAM!"
So i reached out to Kanye and "brought you all my dreams!"

I had dreams of a R'n'B like Mya
When i saw dat on a front of that King
Read the article in a magazine
She loved gangsters,loved nasty things
So im the glass house havin' nasty dreams!
Good girls neva' give it up
But anything is possible ,if 50 Vivica
Heard of lifes obstacles,found my way through the maze
Then joy turned to pain like,Frankie Beverly and Maze
Used to dream about bein' Unsigned Hype
Till i was crushed my Dave Mase,almost let my pen fall asleep on a page
Daydreamin yesterday
Dozin off backstage
I tought i saw Eazy talkin to Jam Master Jay
So i walked over heard Jam Master say
Its a hardknock life,then you pass away
They say sleep is the cousin' of death
So my eyes wide open 'cause a dream is kin to ya last breath

Rushin in this 40 ounce
Lettin the ink from my pen bleed
Coz Martin Luther King had a "DREAM!"
Aaliyah had a "DREAM!"
Left Eye had a "DREAM!"
So i reached out to Kanye and "brought you all my dreams!"

The Dream of Huey Newton, that's what im livin' through
The Dream of Eric Wright, that's what im givin you!
Who walk through the Whithouse without a business suit?
Compton had Jerry Curl drippin' on Ronald Reagen's shoes
Gave Mike Lim my demo came here to pay my dues
Started of with Whoo Kid then i started blazin Clue
It was all a Dream like BIG sait it be
Don't sleep on me homie i BRING NIGHTMARERS TO REALITY
Rap Phenomenon defyin' the rulez of gravity
Studied all the classics start revisin my strategy
'cause Marshall Mathers made it
Curtis Jackson made it
Head in the clouds wonderin where the hell Marvin Gaye went?
How do i say this,im livin for my son but i can't figure out,why im at my temple with this gun
Wake up to a Jesus Piece like a Catholic Nun
The War to be a rap legend had just begun'

Rushin in this 40 ounce
Lettin the ink from my pen bleed
Coz Martin Luther King had a "DREAM!"
Aaliyah had a "DREAM!"
Left Eye had a "DREAM!"
So i reached out to Kanye and "brought you all my dreams!"